https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comFri, 17 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200 Awarded by The Sustainable Restaurant Association (The SRA), the Food Made Good Standard, is a 360-degree assessment that evaluates impact across three main pillars: Sourcing, Society and Environment. Since launching in 2010, it has been used to assess and cert]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/houston-amp-hawkes-achieves-top-sustainable-food-rating/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/houston-amp-hawkes-achieves-top-sustainable-food-rating/ DHSC’s consultation outcome proposes holding the person who controls or manages a vending machine’s premises liable for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ava-says-energy-drink-vending-ban-will-cost-the-industry-43m-per-annum/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ava-says-energy-drink-vending-ban-will-cost-the-industry-43m-per-annum/ For members of the CHSA this strengthens their reputation for providing quality, fit-for-purpose product and delivers real competitive advantage. Their customers gain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/independent-inspection-drives-continual-improvement-across-chsa-accreditation-schemes/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/independent-inspection-drives-continual-improvement-across-chsa-accreditation-schemes/ The Tork Inclusive Hygiene Award forms part of the Loo of the Year Awards for the first time in 2026. It recognises those providers of washrooms that are particularly comfortable and welcoming for people with a wide range of needs.
“Our research shows that 54 per cent of people experi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tork-introduces-inclusive-hygiene-category-to-loo-of-the-year-awards/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tork-introduces-inclusive-hygiene-category-to-loo-of-the-year-awards/ Launched by Sodexo’s CEO, Thierry Delaporte at an Investor Update in Paris yesterday, the plan is designed to address the execution gaps that have held back the Group’s performance through three pillars:
Rebuilding the growth engine by reinforcing client proximity, proactive account management and business development, disciplined price-to-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sodexo-unveils-its-2030-growth-acceleration-plan/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sodexo-unveils-its-2030-growth-acceleration-plan/ As of 1 July 2026, SGC is responsible for delivering security services across the Trust’s hospital sites. The partnership brings together the Trust’s longstanding commitment to the safety and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff with SGC’s experience of working in complex healthcare environments.
SGC will work closely with UHS, one of the UK&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sgc-security-services-commences-new-healthcare-partnership/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sgc-security-services-commences-new-healthcare-partnership/ The company achieved a perfect 42/42 score in the Good Youth Employment Benchmark Report, securing a place in the “Championing” category – the highest level of recognition available through the benchmark.
Developed by Youth Employment UK, the Good Youth Employment Benchmark is a digital diagnostic tool tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/compass-recognised-as-one-of-the-uks-leading-employers-for-young-people/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/compass-recognised-as-one-of-the-uks-leading-employers-for-young-people/ NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has surveyed estate leaders to find out how to improve building maintenance across their estates. The results reveal management of NHS sites is changing due to advances in how data is collected and technology is used to tackle backlogs.
While short-term decisions are often required to keep buildings operational, these are not able to provide long-term impr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ageing-infrastructure-biggest-barrier-to-tackling-backlog-maintenance-across-nhs-estate/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ageing-infrastructure-biggest-barrier-to-tackling-backlog-maintenance-across-nhs-estate/ Accelerator Ltd delivered a full IT migration, creating a segregated network, improving connectivity, cybersecurity and wireless coverage, implementing new routers, switches and VoIP telephony. The solution supports existing devices, extends service to key areas and enables future multi tenant onboarding, all under a single supp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/seamless-it-migration-at-stratford-waterfront-by-accelerator-ltd/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/seamless-it-migration-at-stratford-waterfront-by-accelerator-ltd/ The three-year contract began on 1 April and a phased transformation programme is underway. 
Bellrock’s Intelligent Asset Care division will provide Integrator services to&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/bellrock-to-lead-transformation-of-wakefield-councils-1600-property-estate/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/bellrock-to-lead-transformation-of-wakefield-councils-1600-property-estate/ Wavenet provides secure, fully equipped office environments for contracted customers whose staff need an alternative place to work if they are unable to access their usual workplace. Its UK network comprises nine business continuity centres and around 4,000 fully equipped desk positions, located within easy re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-clean-space-appointed-preferred-supplier-by-wavenet/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-clean-space-appointed-preferred-supplier-by-wavenet/ Wavenet provides secure, fully equipped office environments for contracted customers whose staff need an alternative place to work if they are unable to access their usual workplace. Its UK network comprises nine business continuity centres and around 4,000 fully equipped desk positions, located within easy reach of major]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-clean-space-lands-multi-site-win-with-wavenet/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-clean-space-lands-multi-site-win-with-wavenet/ The SIA gave notice to BIIAB on 14 July, which means that, with immediate effect, BIIAB should not register any new learners for any of its SIA licence-linked training. BIIAB must also not issue any new licence-linked qual]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sia-removes-recognition-of-awarding-body/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sia-removes-recognition-of-awarding-body/ The enterprise partnership covers more than 130 locations in over 30 countries across all regions, including a highly diverse range of environments, such as corporate offices, large campuses, data centres, conference hubs and smaller office locations. Service delivery will start progressively in the coming months.
Awarded following a highly competitive global tender process, Sodexo says it demonst]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/global-contract-win-for-sodexo-with-meta/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/global-contract-win-for-sodexo-with-meta/ The Group says the appointment is a crucial next step in its strategy of diversification into selected new sectors, services and geographies, providing its broad range of blue-chip, repeat business clients with a national end-to-end service. In this new role, Sarafilovic wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/director-hire-at-morris-amp-spottiswood-group/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/director-hire-at-morris-amp-spottiswood-group/ With studies showing a skills shortage in these fast changing workplace areas, the Learnmore courses will help participants build practical skills while achieving recognised standards.
Recent research for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology found AI skills shortages are widespread, with 97 per cent of organi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/learnmore-launches-ai-and-data-training-for-businesses-to-upskill-talent/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/learnmore-launches-ai-and-data-training-for-businesses-to-upskill-talent/ One year after landmark legislation required all UK businesses to separate dry recyclables and food waste, new research from commercial waste experts Direct365 reveals that a lack of national standards is turning business recycling into a fragmented landscape.
The study analysed Freedom of Information data from 190 UK councils an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/80-unique-bin-colour-combinations-making-business-waste-compliance-a-visual-minefield/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/80-unique-bin-colour-combinations-making-business-waste-compliance-a-visual-minefield/ The Kingspan KoolDuct System was fabricated and installed by EcoDuct on the property, which is situated on John Dalton Street in the heart of the city. The development has been desig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/koolduct-installed-on-net-zero-carbon-office-island-manchester/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/koolduct-installed-on-net-zero-carbon-office-island-manchester/ I didn’t expect to find myself nodding along to a papal encyclical. But when Pope Leo XIV published Magnifica Humanitas, his recent document on artificial intelligence, a fair amount of it landed exactly where I’ve been sitting for the past couple of years: in the boa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/why-ai-will-never-replace-the-business-of-being-human/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/why-ai-will-never-replace-the-business-of-being-human/ In a new report from the RoSPA’s OSH Skills Commission, produced in partnership with Speedy Hire, industry experts highlight key challenges in recruitment, training and retention of competent workers. The report also makes recommendations for how employers and the UK Government can ensure the UK has the h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/skills-shortages-affecting-safety-at-work/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/skills-shortages-affecting-safety-at-work/